The 2011-12 campaign was a landmark season for Brighton & Hove Albion, as The Seagulls soared to a respectable 10th-place finish in their first year back in the Championship and their spectacular debut at the new Falmer Stadium, The Amex. Leading the attack in the league was the dependable Ashley Barnes, whose 11 goals proved crucial, backed by the mercurial brilliance of Spanish star Vicente. It was a successful year that marked a vital return to the second tier and remains a defining chapter, underlined by a memorable FA Cup win over Newcastle United.